Used Toyota RAV4 2013-2019 reliability review

Name: Used Toyota RAV4 2013-2019
Rating: 3
Author: Stuart Milne

The Toyota RAV4 is a decent large SUV, but others are better to drive and offer more for your money

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What should I look for in a used Toyota RAV4?

There's a chance that your RAV4 may have been taken off-road at some stage, so check for any damage to the front spoiler and underside and for stone chips and cracks along the door sills. It’s a fairly large car, so check right around the bodywork for scuffs, particularly because most examples came without parking sensors. Inspect the alloy wheels for any signs of kerb damage, too.

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Is a used Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Toyota as a brand finished a brilliant third out of 3o manufacturers in our most recent survey of the most reliable used car brands, and the RAV4 did even better in the most reliable used large SUV class by taking overall honours out of 18 entrants.

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